I've been doing a lot of research on skin lightning products as well as reading this forum. I came to the conclusion that all products are shady and can be potentially dangerous in a couple of years. I've heard a lot of horror stories about products that have worked but overtime harmed the person's skin. I was very close to purchasing the Godiva skin cream because of it's natural licorice extract ingredient but I was still a bit iffy on some of the other ingredients. I can't believe the lengths some are willing to go including using products with mercury, cancer causing ingredients, and non-fda approved products.

So... what I will be doing is going the organic natural route. I just purchased 100 percent pure licorice extract (alcohol free). Licorice has a natural whitening power. I like this approach because I know that it's safe and what ingredients are in it. If any others are willing to ty this then all you have to do is.

-get pure licorice extract
-get distilled water
-get cotton balls

Dilute the licorice extract with distilled water and form a compress to put on the skin. Pour the solution onto a small cloth or cotton ball and apply the compress for 10 to 15 minutes at least twice per day. While there is no set dilution ratio for licorice extract, you may want to start with a solution that is 10 parts water to one part licorice extract to determine whether there are any side effects or skin irritations, and gently increase the concentration until you start to notice a lightening of the affected pigmentation.

You can use lemon juice with it to increase the potency and you see results quickly. I just got my extract so I'll tell you how it goes!!

You are right and I also prefer solely to natural products. I had a wheatist skin colour but by using regular multani mittti face pack I really got results and it really helps me thanks to multanni mitti

Where do yo get licorice extract from , I have been looking for it

I guess to each its own, Ive tried this and it didn't work for me. Ive heard of this method

Im going to try using licorice ; Im using the tea bags.

What's multanni mitti face pack anveshadwivedi?

By the way you can get a good quality licorice extract from amazon.com. They have really good organic product sellers. I prefer non-alcholic ones because I have really sensitive skin.

How do tea bags work?

Multani mitti is fullers earth. It comes as a powder and you mix it with a little water to form a paste then apply to the skin.
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